Violinist Thien Truc Nguyen

Introduction: Violinist Thien-Truc Nguyen is distinguished not only as a dynamic and sensitive performer, but also a caring and passionate teacher. Thien-Truc earned her Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from the University of Houston under the direction of Kirsten Yon. In addition to the Violin Performance Degree from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music in her native land of Vietnam, Thien-Truc holds a Bachelor of Music and Certificate in Music Performance from the University of South Florida, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. As a versatile musician, Thien-Truc has traveled internationally to Italy, Korea, Vietnam, and across the United States to perform solo recitals and chamber music concerts. Throughout these concerts, Thien-Truc has performed with a wide variety of musicians and composers in diverse settings. One of her notable appearances was as solo performer to represent Vietnam at the 14th International Youth Fellowship – World Culture Camp in Korea. In 2016, Thien-Truc was featured as the first violinist in the string quartet for the CD “Light of the Midnight Sun,” recorded and released by the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Ms. Nguyen has also collaborated with several composers to record movie soundtracks for various films being produced in Vietnam and the US. As an avid chamber musician, Thien-Truc's various festival appearances include the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Brancaleoni International Music Festival, and Texas Music Festival. Thien-Truc is also an active orchestral musician. She has performed with several orchestras in Vietnam and the United States, including the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra, the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, South Shore Symphony Orchestra, and the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra. At the University of Houston, Thien-Truc led the Moores Opera Orchestra and the Moores Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster and principal second violin respectively. Thien-Truc has a deep passion for teaching music. As such, she maintains a busy private teaching schedule, working with students of all ages and levels. Through her personal and nuanced methods, Thien-Truc is able to not just nurture unique talents, but also develop vital skills such as confidence, concentration, patience, and dedication. Her teaching methods vary to meet each individual at a level to help them accomplish the best of their ability. In her many years of experience, Thien-Truc has prepared students for countless recitals, orchestral seating auditions, and competitions. She is committed to guiding her students toward healthy and beautiful playing while at the same time, highlighting the fun and expressive aspects of music and violin playing.